John Delcos enters his third season covering the Mets for The Journal News after eight seasons on the Yankees beat. Prior to coming to New York, John covered the Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians.

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Glad to see Omar using his head for more than a hat rack. Tiffany….what’s 2 million per season nowdays anyway? That amount should never scare off a team like the Mets from releasing a player. I don’t think it’s ballsy. It’s the smart baseball move.

John or others, can you explain the exposure situation for Figueroa and Sosa? Do they both go on waivers? I seem to recall that Sosa has an option that allows him to become a free agent rather than go to AAA. I also believe Figueroa is on a minor league deal. What are the Mets options w/r/t each?

I believe the way this works is that the Mets would still have to pay him the prorated portion of his remaining salary for the year (around $2mil) and he could sign with a new team for the veteran minimum.

Nelson has to pass through waivers and can then be sent to AAA – an assignment that he would (presumably) accept and could then be brought back up anytime after 10 days.

Sosa is a mystery. 95 mph heater and a nice slider. He gave the club a nice lift as the 5 starter for about a month last year and was effective in the pen until Willie burned him out in September. This year he has looked good at times too but too many bad ones, and last night sealed it for him.

Figgy wasnt tricking anyone anymore and too many walks. Probably will be in AAA.

Sosa has been a journeyman type of pitcher throughout his career. It wouldn’t surprise me if another team picks him up and he gives them some good appearances. But I don’t want him on this team anymore.

first base for sale!?
yeah i know 16 million* still ..
I am sorry i cant let this go. i can deal with a crappy bat most times as long as there’s a glove attached. whne you get another NO Vaughn.. it just rubs me raw.. u can razz me all you want.. Delgado hurt us last year and he will end os this year.